Injury at Work Due to Inadequate Training or Lack of Training

Claim compensation for workplace injury caused by lack of training or poor training

Employers must ensure that workers are taught how to do their job properly and safely to avoid accidents or injury. This is a wide ranging duty and covers systems and methods of work, use of machinery and other work equipment, and use of personal protective equipment for example;

• Knowing where the emergency stop button is
• Knowing how to operate machinery
• Knowing how to assess how heavy a load is and how it should be lifted

Given its wide-ranging importance this area is covered by a raft of regulations including;

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, and The Provision And Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992 as well as many others.

Employers are not automatically entitled to rely upon training and experience from previous jobs and must make a proper assessment of a worker’s abilities and knowledge for themselves. They must also ensure that training is regularly refreshed and any new matters (e.g. new work equipment or systems of work) are covered in training. Employers also have a greater duty to look out for more vulnerable, younger, pregnant or temporary workers. 

Lack of training is an issue which often comes up in work injury and accident cases and we are experienced in seeking copies of the correct documentation and obtaining the relevant evidence in respect of training issues generally to give a case the best possible chance of success.

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Case studies: poor training in the workplace

The claimant was employed by the defendant as a general handyman. Part of his job was to move clear debris which included empty pallets. He was injured when, after stopping a pump truck that he was using with the back of his legs, his boot got caught and he fell forward injuring his shoulder. He was able to claim for lack of training in use of the truck or manual handling in his time with the defendant. The case settled out of court with the claimant receiving a £5000 settlement.

Compensation for injury caused by inproper machine training

A summer worker sustained crush injuries to two fingers whilst working as a machine operator. The inexperienced worker received improper training with regard to operation of the machine he was using at the time of his injury and crushed two fingers under a press. There was a partial amputation of the tip of one finger and crush injury to the other although it wasn't thought likely to affect the worker's future career. The Claimant obtained an out-of-Court settlement of £11,000.

What we'll do for you as specialist work accident solicitors

More than anything, we aim to keep things clear, simple and as straightforward as possible for our clients, so there’s no need for you to worry at any point about the legal complexities or technicalities of your injury at work. You’ll be kept informed throughout the claims process which, put simply, looks like this:

• Your free initial consultation gives us a clear understanding of your claim for injury caused by poor training at work.
• If you have a case we assign our best legal team with the expertise to handle your claim.
• The legal team will investigate and build evidence to back up your case.
• We keep in touch with you throughout, so you’re always informed.
• Finally, with your approval, we arrive at the best compensation settlement possible.

Contact a solicitor as soon as you can

It’s important to speak to us as soon as possible about your work related accident – time limitation periods apply and investigating your claim is often easier if you begin proceedings quickly. Your initial consultation with us is free, and we’ll tell you then whether or not your case is worth pursuing. If it is, we’ll carry out our investigation of the case free of charge too.

Can I make a compensation claim? Complete our personal injury claim form to see how we can help you.